Raiders Name Kirk Cousins as QB1 for 2026 Season
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The Las Vegas Raiders officially named Kirk Cousins the starting quarterback for the 2026 season, with Cousins resting on Wednesday to give Fernando Mendoza first-team reps. Coach Klint Kubiak praised Cousins’ offseason performance and said the competition helped all quarterbacks, including Aiden O’Connell, and the team will open the season against the Dolphins on Sept. 13.
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